9 months ago
India's Exports Recover in November
India's exports are doing better in November 2025 after a drop in October.
The government is helping exporters by giving them cheaper loans and support to sell their products abroad.
They are also talking to other countries like Russia and Israel to make trade easier.
The government has a big plan with lots of money to help exporters until 2031.
They will tell everyone the rules for these help programs soon.
This is important because some countries, like the US, have made it harder for India to sell things there.
India's exports recovered in November 2025 after an 11.8% contraction in October 2025.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal announced that guidelines for the Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES) and Market Access Initiative (MAI) will be issued by January 15, 2025.
The Export Promotion Mission, with a budget of Rs 25,060 crore, will run for six years starting from 2025-26.
India is set to begin formal negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and is exploring similar pacts with Israel and the Southern African Customs Union (SACU).
The government aims to support exporters through targeted schemes and a strong center-state partnership to boost export growth.
- Who
- Indian exporters, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal
- What
- Recovery of India's exports in November 2025, announcement of guidelines for export schemes, and commencement of trade negotiations
- Where
- India
- When
- November 2025, guidelines to be issued by January 15, 2025
- Why
- To support exporters and boost export growth amidst global trade challenges
Key facts
- Exports in October 2025
- Exports in April-October 2025
- Imports in April-October 2025
- Trade Deficit in October 2025
- Export Promotion Mission Budget
- Rs 25,060 crore
- Duration of Export Promotion Mission
- 6 years (2025-2031)
- Interest Equalisation Scheme Guidelines
- To be issued by January 15, 2025
- Market Access Initiative Guidelines
- To be issued next week
Timeline
India's 2027 QR code plan by GS1 bolsters pharma confidence.
Then, QR codes combat fakes, further boosting industry trust.
Government eases pharma licence norms, influencing trade scheme.
Now, NTB scheme targets Russia, Israel, boosting exports.
Quotes
Piyush Goyal
Union commerce minister of India
“India’s export strategy now relies heavily on maintaining the highest quality standards, stressing that the country’s reputation as a reliable supplier depends on consistency.”
livemint.com
“The Export Promotion Mission will introduce targeted schemes to support landlocked and smaller states, and the Centre and states must work together to expand export capacity.”
livemint.com
Vinod Kumar
President, SME Forum
“The quick rollout of interest subvention and MAI programmes will give much-needed breathing space, but exporters also need clarity on eligibility and timelines.”
livemint.com
“Smaller firms require easier access to credit, faster documentation support and lower logistics costs to stay competitive in global markets.”
livemint.com
Pankaj Chadda
Chairman, Engineering Export Promotion Council
“The rollout of both the schemes will be very helpful for the MSME sector. We hope to get further clarity in the days to come. Clarity on eligibility, timelines and disbursal mechanisms will be crucial for exporters, especially in the last quarter of the year.”
livemint.com
Sources
Exports back in growth zone, Nov shipments buoyant: Goyal
India, Russia-led trading bloc to launch FTA talks tomorrow in New Delhi
Exports in November encouraging, in positive territory: Goyal
India considers more testing labs for fisheries, legal aid for MSMEs, moratorium benefits for exporters
Scheme to address NTBs faced by exporters soon




